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affaire

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affaire French [afɛr]
n
a love affair
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.affaireaffaire - a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
amour, liaison, affair, intimacy, involvement
sexual relationship - a relationship involving sexual intimacy


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"And so, my good friend, if you have any affaire la, said the old General, taking a pinch of snuff with his trembling white old hand, and then pointing to the spot of his robe de chambre under which his heart was still feebly beating, "if you have any Phillis to console, or to bid farewell to papa and mamma, or any will to make, I recommend you to set about your business without delay.
Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace View in context
Oscillation upon the pavement always means an affaire de coeur.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
If your joynt power prevaile, th' affaires of Hell No detriment need feare, goe and be strong.
Paradise Lost by Milton, John View in context
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